Words/Palabras

Siempre is the Spanish word for “always.” Nunca is the Spanish word for “never.” Learning a second (or third) language always opens doors to places you’ve never been. Here are some favorite and not-so-favorite Spanish words:

Avergonzado- embarrassed. A good word to use after you apologize for asking a man if he is embarazada

Berejena- eggplant. A fun word to say: “kh” the j, a (personal) favorite sound in Spanish

Bienvenidos- welcome. A beautiful word that spills from the mouth easily.

Camarista- housekeeper. A good word to know in a hotel. Cama means bed, rista means of an organization or occupation. Be sure to tip well!

Desafortunadamente - unfortunately. A long, tongue-twisty word, eloquen when said with intent.
Embarazada – pregnant. A favorite not only for its unusual pronunciation, but because it sounds like “embarrassed.”

Naranja – orange (fruit and color). Often difficult for a new speaker to pronounce. ¡No me gusta la palabra naranja!

Rico – rich, expensive, or delicious. May also be used as a lover’s term for sensual. Roll the rrr at the beginning, to add a little spice.

Méxican Spanish slang, there’s nothing quite like it!

Abarotte - a small tienda, or corner store, independently owned, that may sell everything from candy to beer to diapers

Botanos -complimentary snacks served in bars with drinks, ranging from hot dog slices to olives to palomitas (popcorn)

Cawama- giant bottles of beer that you return to the aborotte in exchange for a few pesos off the next one

Chattara- junk food; snacks like chips or duritos (wheel shaped rice crisps), often served with hot sauce and límon

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